Peg cells are seen in the:
A. Intestine
B. Stomach
C. Fallopian tube
D. Vagina
Correct Answer: C. Fallopian
Explanation: Peg cells are classically found in the Fallopian tube (uterine tube) epithelium.
Details
• The Fallopian tube epithelium contains two main cell types:
1. Ciliated columnar cells – help move the ovum.
2. Peg cells (secretory cells) – non-ciliated, with apical protrusions; secrete nutrients for the ovum and sperm.
Peg cells are influenced by progesterone and increase in number after ovulation.
Final Answer:
• Fallopian tube (uterine tube)
Other Options Deatails
Here are clear descriptions of each option:
A. Intestine
The intestine is a long, tube-like part of the digestive system that extends from the stomach to the anus.
It is responsible for digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and removing waste.
It is divided into:
• Small intestine – absorbs most nutrients
• Large intestine – absorbs water and forms feces
B. Stomach
The stomach is a muscular, J-shaped organ located in the upper abdomen.
It stores food and begins the breakdown process using stomach acid and digestive enzymes.
Its main functions include:
• Breaking down food mechanically and chemically
• Mixing food into a semi-liquid mixture called chyme
C. Fallopian Tube
The fallopian tubes are paired tubes in the female reproductive system that connect the ovaries to the uterus.
Their main functions:
• Transporting the egg from the ovary to the uterus
• Providing the site where fertilization (sperm meets egg) usually occurs
D. Vagina
The vagina is a muscular, elastic canal in the female reproductive system.
It serves several functions:
• ,Birth canal during childbirth
• Passage for menstrual flow
Receptacle for the penis during sexual intercourse
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Writer: Vandita Singh, Lucknow (GS India Nursing Group)